Senior Industrial Engineer
Status: Exempt (salaried)
Department: Operations
Position Summary
The Senior Industrial Engineer is a seasoned technical leader responsible for driving strategic improvements across Plug Power's manufacturing operations and systems. The position independently leads complex, high-impact projects while serving as a key resource for engineering best practices, process innovation, and organizational capability building. The Senior IE is expected to influence operational strategy, champion a culture of continuous improvement, and develop the skills of junior and mid-level engineers across the Operations team.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Plug Power's end-to-end manufacturing operations, including production workflows, capacity strategy, cost structure, material handling systems, and long-term scalability requirements
- Lead the strategic design and optimization of facility layouts, production systems, and material flow paths to support current operations and future growth
- Own enterprise-level capacity planning models and labor standards programs, providing actionable insights to Operations leadership and cross-functional partners
- Identify, prioritize, and lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives using advanced Lean-Sigma methodologies; establish metrics and governance to sustain gains over time
- Drive the development and standardization of manufacturing SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documentation across multiple product lines or facilities
- Lead capital investment analyses, business case development, and ROI justifications for major equipment, tooling, and facility improvement projects
- Partner with senior leadership across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Product Engineering to align on operational priorities and influence strategic decision-making
- Serve as a technical mentor and coach to junior engineering staff; contribute to onboarding, training program development, and knowledge sharing initiatives
- Represent the Industrial Engineering function in cross-functional project teams, design reviews, and leadership presentations
- Stay current on emerging industrial engineering tools, technologies, and industry best practices; introduce and pilot new methodologies where appropriate
- Always represent Plug Power in a professional manner in all interactions
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- BS in Industrial Engineering or a STEM-related discipline required; MS strongly preferred
- 7+ years' experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, with demonstrated progression of responsibility
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or similar layout/simulation tools required
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems required; experience with simulation or digital twin tools a plus
- Lean or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or higher) strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Strong business acumen with ability to connect engineering decisions to financial and operational outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams, process flow charts, facility layouts, and financial models
Pay Rate:
$92,300.00 - $138,400.00
We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.